“Mirrors and Windows,” a book fair event promoting stories by authors of color and independent, minority owned book sellers, will be held at Family of Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
As a southern girl and a Minnesota transplant, winter activities have always been fascinating to me. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine I would move from the Land of Enchantment to the Land of 10,000 Lakes, yet alone go ice fishing — but here I am. I can now say I have crossed ice…
It’s not often I write openly to you in this way — speaking about current events in the health care industry and specifically at Ridgeview. The last editorial I shared was November 2020 in which I addressed the first COVID-19 surge. At that time, I acknowledged that you may be “COVID-message…
No matter where you live in the seven-county metro area, if you drive a car, you will eventually get stuck in traffic on Interstate 494. It is one of the region’s most vibrant, growing areas with the Mall of America, the airport, hotels, businesses — even IKEA. Trucking and freight associati…
David loved his friends. It’s not that he disliked his family, he just loved to get out of his noisy, cramped apartment to have fun. One school night, David stayed out late.
The science is clear: Carbon emissions sent into the atmosphere from a variety of human sources threaten to upend our economy, our health, our national security and our very way of life.
I was 14 years old in 1980 when John Anderson, an Illinois Congressman and independent candidate for president, visited my middle school. Bright-eyed and a bit naive, it was the first time I’d ever seen a politician — those men in suits on television — in real life.
I’ve learned the lessons of depression the hard way. It’s something I experienced first in my late teens and then again in my 30s.
The first half of the 2019 legislative session is over and it’s been an honor to hear from residents in our communities while serving at the State Capitol.
The assignment for the fifth-graders at Excelsior Elementary School was a fun one, but somewhat complex: Build a machine, often referred to as a Rube Goldberg machine, that could transport a gift from Stuart Little, the talking mouse of book and movie fame, from one point to another.
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time set aside for chocolates and flowers (and sometimes even romance).
Collecting vintage Christmas post cards is one of my favorite things to do. I love to read the sentiments in their beautiful handwritten script. The idea that these treasures were not destroyed over the past century and are available glimpses into the lives of friends and families is very in…
Last week, after months of negotiations, Republican leadership in the House of Representatives finally scheduled a vote on common-sense immigration reform legislation.
Despite the governor’s recent “veto spree,” the Minnesota Legislature just completed one of the most productive two-year periods in recent history. I am proud to have been part of the Republican majority in the Minnesota House, which delivered significant tax relief, implemented health care …
It was just before Christmas that a massive overhaul of our nation’s tax code was passed into law. This reform plan, the first in over 30 years, is a major victory for our economy, our state and for the country. It will create more jobs, boost paychecks for employees, and put more money in p…
Federal tax reform has been center stage at Washington, D.C. The sweeping changes just passed will provide an important opportunity for Minnesota policymakers to make our tax system more competitive.
With the bite of winter, all we think about now is getting home to a warm house — until we’re there awhile and want more.
As one of the victory babies of the baby boomer generation, or prophet generation, I have explored ways that we can bequeath to posterity our final states of consciousness, much like the four old men of the gilded era, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Greenleaf Whittie…
Football continues to dominate the fall landscape like it does every year, but it's not just on the field like in the Minnesota state prep semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium.
I wholeheartedly support the stated goals of tax reform: simplifying the tax code, supporting small businesses and putting money back in the pockets of middle class families. I was optimistic that it might present an opportunity for bipartisan accomplishment.
The so-called economic “recovery” since the Great Recession has not worked for many Americans. It certainly hasn’t worked for a lot of Minnesotans who have, or are at risk of having, a lower standard of living than their parents. Too many are living paycheck to paycheck and just feel like th…
(tncms-asset)935d70c8-97ff-11e7-857c-00163ec2aa77[0](/tncms-asset) Nothing can prepare a police department for the tragedy that we experienced with the loss of Officer Bill Mathews on Sept. 8. Similarly, nothing can prepare a police department for the outpouring of care, generosity and suppo…
Editor's note: Timothy Dorway, former principal of Chanhassen High School, pleaded guilty to seven counts of possession of child pornography at Carver County District Court June 1. As part of the plea agreement, Dorway will be sentenced to five years and pay a $500 fine. Dorway will be able …
In 2007, a young Marine officer named Travis Manion lost his life protecting wounded teammates in Iraq.
I recently read your article about Animal Fair and the story of the Minnesota Gopher. My dad was George Grooms. He designed a dog named Henry who’d later be knocked off by the makers of Snoopy. All they did was change the coloring of the stuffed animal.
Editor's note: The following article was written by Marissa Endres of Victoria. Marissa attends Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria, and wrote this article about taking the Paisley Park when it first opened for tours. She wrote about the experience for the HFCHS student newspaper, T…
Melanie was first diagnosed with a brain tumor in January after suddenly having a series of migraines that each lasted more than a week. We got several opinions and ultimately decided to go with a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. David Daniels, who specializes in pediatric brain surgery.…
In January of 2002 I was pregnant with my daughter Annelies and struggled with severe nausea. After weeks of ingesting no food or water, which resulted in losing more than 12 pounds, my doctor put me on an intravenous drip at home. I struggled. The nausea alone would make anyone psychotic, b…
Editor's note: Last week we sent out a call to the community for readers to submit their reasons for being thankful this season.
I can be lazy; I procrastinate, and I can appear to be apathetic. In short, I do all of the things most high school students and millennials are accused of doing. However, I recently learned how to dispel the millennial stigma when I met my role model — no, not Taylor Swift; Mary Beth Tinker…
There are so many amazing birds in this great big world. I recently wrapped up one of my best springs, photographically speaking, in many, many years. I had the extreme pleasure to study and photograph a wide variety of birds this season. Many were of nesting birds, which only underscored th…
The winter of 64/65 was a year of heavy snowfall. But the blizzard on St. Patrick’s Day is what put Carver residents on edge.
It’s early in April 1965. I’m in my home at 111 Maple Street. I’m ironing the freshly laundered kitchen curtains, preparing for a family meal and get-together to celebrate one of our son’s confirmation this coming Sunday.
Editor’s note: During the 1965 flood, one of the key efforts was to save the newly finished Carver County Courthouse, on Beech Street in Chaska. The courthouse was saved, with a lot of sandbagging help from area teenagers. Cliff Johnson remembers that effort.
After a long winter, March makes up for it with the spring equinox and planet shows in both the morning and evening skies.
For a short month, February packs a lot of action, starting with the planets.
These exciting new books are in our catalog and you can place holds on them.
These exciting new books are in our catalog and you can place holds on them.
These exciting new books will be coming out soon. They are in our catalog and you can place holds on them.
As winter finally comes to visit and the temperatures fall to those of ice-forming ability, those longing to ice fish will finally get the chance.
We’ll be treated to a long, slow approach between the two brightest planets in 2015, a year that gets off to a running start with a full moon.
Each year, countless people -- all well-intentioned -- make a New Year’s resolution to try to do something to improve their lifestyle for the better. For many people that resolution includes, “go the gym more” or “get more exercise.”
Each year, countless people -- all well-intentioned -- make a New Year’s resolution to try to do something to improve their lifestyle for the better. For many people that resolution includes, “go the gym more” or “get more exercise.”
Wow! Winter really came in with a bite this year.
I can't resist offering my opinion on District 112's decision to close school for a week so they can sell parking spaces to the Ryder Cup golf attendees.
